Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee(s) employed by the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Acquisition Solutions Department only • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

• Directs and manages the work of the Division. Organizes and plans staff work assignments, develops work plans for approved goals and objectives, ensures implementation of goals and objectives and determines optimal approaches and solutions for long range program needs.
• Uses technical leadership, creativity and judgment, sets objectives, oversees research and analysis, and devises innovative ways to solve problems of major importance to the agency. Monitors technical aspects of broad programmatic issues to ensure successful completion, recommending changes or solutions to problems or redirection of effort as required.
• Establishes metrics to measure and evaluate the Division’s performance. Develops needs analysis to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions and consults with senior management officials to identify specific requirements.
• Serves as subject matter expert and Agency spokesman on IT hardware category management as well as the program areas within the assigned category.
• Serves on agency, interagency and technical society committees of national importance as a recognized authority in IT hardware category management.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-15 salary range starts at $150,119 per year and is dependent upon duty location..  

Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below:

IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).
Customer Service - skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Developing, communicating, and implementing a vision or strategy for a technology‑focused program or organization, aligning stakeholder needs with enterprise IT solutions and long‑term business objectives.
• Leading cross‑functional or multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering or supporting modern technology products, platforms, or digital services in a large or complex organization.
• Managing program plans that include establishing goals, monitoring activities through performance indicators, allocating resources, and taking corrective action to address risks or emerging issues.
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with customers, executives, and stakeholders to ensure understanding, alignment, and successful program outcomes.
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation—such as white papers, acquisition materials, or business cases—supporting decisions for enterprise technology solutions that may include both hardware and software components.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

1. Expert ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of a multidisciplinary team to achieve long‑term organizational goals and objectives through effective leadership, delegation, and strategic workforce management.
2. Knowledge of advanced IT program management principles and creative problem‑solving techniques to oversee research, develop innovative solutions, and ensure the successful execution of complex, high‑impact initiatives.
3. Mastery in developing and applying performance metrics and conducting needs analyses to assess organizational effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive data‑based decision‑making.
4. Mastery of IT hardware category management concepts, policies, and practices to provide authoritative guidance, shape enterprise strategies, and ensure alignment of hardware programs with organizational and federal standards.
5. Ability to build and sustain effective relationships with senior officials, interagency partners, and technical organizations to represent enterprise IT interests, provide expert consultation, and influence policy decisions affecting hardware category management.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.